Business Analyst

Fixed Term, Full Time Appointment | Contract until October 2027

Professional Employee Level 7-8 – annual salary up to $122,491 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus |Relocation package available to relocate to the NT

The Callista NextGen Project at Charles Darwin University (CDU) is seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst to support a cross-functional program with a strong focus on data and systems integration.

About the Position

As the Technical Business Analyst, you will play a critical part in aligning business needs with Digital and Technology Solutions (DTS) through structured analysis, stakeholder engagement, and solution design. Working closely with business units, subject matter experts, and technical teams, the Technical Business Analyst will lead the documentation of requirements, process analysis, solution design, and implementation support. The role also provides specialist expertise to a multidisciplinary project team, contributing to the delivery of scalable, high-impact solutions across the University.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Completion of bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field and/or a combination of relevant experience and education
• Demonstrated experience as a Technical Business Analyst on complex, enterprise-level projects — experience in the higher education sector is highly regarded.
• Proven skills in business process analysis and the ability to deliver scalable, efficient solutions.
• Proficiency with a broad range of tools, including Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau, Postman, Swagger, Jira, Confluence, UML/BPMN diagramming tools
• Strong ability to elicit, document, and manage business requirements, user stories, and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to engage both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience supporting project delivery, particularly through testing coordination, documentation development, and change management/adoption activities.
• Experience using AgilePM, Scrum, IIBA, ECBA, BABOK is preferred.

Level 8:

• Completion of postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in the related field and extensive relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile delivery environments with a broad understanding of ICT systems and integration platforms, ideally MuleSoft or similar (e.g., Boomi, Workato), including platform administration and optimisation.
• Strong SQL skills are highly desirable — including the ability to write, optimise, and troubleshoot queries in support of integration, reporting, and application data needs.

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check and NT Working with Children clearance. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University First Nations Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 7/8. The base salary will be in the range of $96,559 - $122,491 per annum.

The total remuneration package will be in the range of $112,974 - $143,314 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What's in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education, and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply

All applications must be received online via the 'apply' button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Anna Boubaris on or email

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU's Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on or email

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We're about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neuro-diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Sunday 19th October 2025